Polybion’s Celium, a sustainable and innovative material made from bacterial cellulose, is now globally available. This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the fashion industry, as it brings biomaterials one step closer to mainstream commercialization. Celium is created by feeding bacteria with agro-industrial fruit waste, such as mango pulp, which is converted into a cellulose structure as a metabolic by-product. This structure is then treated to mimic the texture of leather, resulting in a unique and one-of-a-kind material. The material has undergone significant improvements in the past year, including enhanced performance, low carbon emissions, and life cycle assessment validation, thanks to a collaboration with Ganni. Polybion’s founders believe that Celium is not a leather alternative, but a new material that offers a unique aesthetic that can be scaled up to have a significant impact on the fashion industry. The company plans to continue improving and innovating the material, with the potential for genetic engineering to further enhance its performance and aesthetics. With Celium, Polybion is bringing biology and creativity together to develop sustainable solutions for the fashion industry.
The clever mimicry in Polybion’s Celium is a shining example of biomimicry at its finest.
